Daycamp Recruitment Assistant

Why should you join our team?

YMCA Calgary is a charity that ignites the potential in Calgarians. Since our inception in 1902, we have evolved into a vibrant organization operating in every quadrant of the city. Guided by our core values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility, YMCA Calgary offers a growing hub of programming & services to address the needs of our community including connection and belonging, physical and mental wellbeing, child-care support, language instruction, affordable tutoring and more. We also ensure that no one is turned away, lowering financial barriers for youth, adults and families through the generous donations of our community. This impact takes place across our 7 health and wellness facilities, 6 childcare centres, 2 outdoor camps and 12+ community programs, empowering people of all ages and life stages to belong, grow, thrive and lead.

• Successful candidate must be 18 years of age or older

You can make an impact in the community - locally and across the globe. You will work with a fun culture of people and enjoy many of the benefits and opportunities the YMCA offers:

• Complimentary YMCA Calgary membership including a linked membership for dependent children;
• Program discounts;
• Ongoing leadership development and opportunities;
• Leadership award opportunities;
• Scholarship opportunities;
• Paid recertification and training.

What qualifications are we looking for?

• Experience with high volume Recruitment;
• Knowledge of Alberta Employment Standards is an asset;
• Excellent attention to detail, exercising a high degree of accuracy;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Exceptional organization skills;
• Experience working with recruitment posting/tracking software;
• Evidence of a clear Police Information Check and Vulnerable Sector Search;
• Three professional references.

What does this role look like at YMCA Calgary?

• Screen job applications, forwarding suitable applications to applicable internal hiring supervisors
• Conduct reference checks for all seasonal employees;
• Assist the recruiter in creating offer letters for all seasonal employees;
• Send out hiring packages to successful candidates;
• Organize returned hiring packages to send to Payroll;
• Track and assist candidates with necessary hiring documents.
• Assist the recruiter and seasonal hiring team with tasks as assigned.

What qualities do we look for in YMCA Calgary Staff and Volunteers?

Our diverse team of staff and volunteers are committed to making a positive impact in the community. In addition, they model and are committed to the following competencies:

• Developing Self and Others: Developing people with a view toward present and future capacity.
• Building Purposeful Relationships: Relating to people authentically with their best in mind.
• Creating a Culture of Community: Gathering people to purpose and vision.
• Making Intentional Impact: Intending to make a difference every day.
• Thinking and Acting Strategically: Applying thoughts, words, and actions in service to the vision.
• Applying Business Acumen: Demonstrating excellence in technical skills and stewarding the YMCA Business Model.
• Innovating: Ability to know your environment, initiate and respond effectively to changing conditions.

Please note that evidence of a clear Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search is a requirement.

YMCA Calgary is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada by way of Canadian Citizenship, Permanent Residency or a valid Canadian work permit. YMCA Calgary is currently not engaged in international recruitment efforts as we are required to demonstrate that we have exhausted all means of recruitment both locally and nationally.

Please email your cover letter and resume to [email protected]